Some of the better coffee I got in Chicago so far. The taste of coffee does not overwhelm the latte. Well mixed and good size. Price ok as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anna R
Cute coffee shop with outstanding lattes. Oat milk tends to be hit or miss but Intelligentsia has excellent oat milk lattes.Plenty of indoor seating. Kind employees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Y
great place for a coffee and do some journaling. there are some good sized tables to do work but i'm not sure if they have wifi, so it's a great place to journal, read or do some offline work. the coffee was good and the barista was very nice. there's also a selection of coffee goods and merch for purchase on the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eric Harvey
Incredibly delicious coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Milewski
Yes, have your coffee here and yes the almond croissant is delicious. Love Intelligentsia coffee and this is my favorite Intelligentsia coffee shop. It’s been around for a long time and feels very Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barista's Choice
Emilia Ellsworth
Best coffee in Chicago from all around the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ibrahim Alturki
- Good food.- Average Coffee.- Unique menu and decoration.- Loud music, not my type.-Friendly service but untrained (they wiped our table with a dirty cloth which resulted in a bad smelling table).- Had to wait for a table, wish they had to go menu and glass window.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Bethanie Stauffer
Everything I get here is really good, but then I remember how much it cost...Recommend the banana bread.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Steven R. Brown
their service is great,,I love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Kim
Their coffee is good, but there is no place to park as it is located downtown.
Recommended dishes: Floriole Chocolate Croissant, Decaf Water Processed Black Cat Espresso
Andrew Foley
Expensive ($5.31) coffee, but five stars because it was tasty, aromatic, and fresh. Coming in here the Friday before Christmas at 10:30 am, I expected this place, like many in the Loop, to be empty. But almost every table was full. It's right across from the courthouse, so if you want to see lawyers in suits, drinking coffee, this is the spot. Friendly staff. The drip coffee was served quickly after ordering despite the overall busy shop. Dollop Coffee is nearby and you can get the same, or at least a similar, cup of coffee for around $4.50. Both are good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda T.
Avena latte is one of the best latte I have, nationwide. The hint of cayenne, which I originally thought it would be weird, turn out to be amazing and warm. Turmeric Pineapple Shrub is a great refreshing iced tea. I highly recommend these to everyone. The location is great, especially for tourists. Grab a coffee and/or tea, like myself, and walk around. You can also do work here or your assignments as there are plenty of seats.Just remember to grab your lids for your cups by the revolving door, if you're bringing your drink elsewhere.
Marty “Party” In Real Life
A great place to grab a cup of java. My go to is the Avena Latte but sometimes sidetrack to a Mocha. Friendly staff and even though it stays busy, I never wait to long. Definitely recommend stopping by and grabbing a drink and a snack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Piemonte
You will not do better than Intelligentsia for the best coffee in Chicago, and the absolute best of the best is Monadnock. Its high standards are befitting the historic building, which set records in its day for finding innovative solutions to the challenge of the pre-steel-constructed high rise.The baristas at Mondanock are incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and the vibe is exquisite, the best of what Chicago has to offer in cafe culture. And if you're a hot chocolate fan (I am ?), this is the best in the city, maybe in the country. The base is a homemade ganache omg that will blow your mind. Love the product, love the staff, an excellent team with excellent leadership. Check them out! Deeelish
Some of the better coffee I got in Chicago so far. The taste of coffee does not overwhelm the latte. Well mixed and good size. Price ok as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cute coffee shop with outstanding lattes. Oat milk tends to be hit or miss but Intelligentsia has excellent oat milk lattes.Plenty of indoor seating. Kind employees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great place for a coffee and do some journaling. there are some good sized tables to do work but i'm not sure if they have wifi, so it's a great place to journal, read or do some offline work. the coffee was good and the barista was very nice. there's also a selection of coffee goods and merch for purchase on the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Incredibly delicious coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yes, have your coffee here and yes the almond croissant is delicious. Love Intelligentsia coffee and this is my favorite Intelligentsia coffee shop. It’s been around for a long time and feels very Chicago.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barista's Choice
Best coffee in Chicago from all around the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
- Good food.- Average Coffee.- Unique menu and decoration.- Loud music, not my type.-Friendly service but untrained (they wiped our table with a dirty cloth which resulted in a bad smelling table).- Had to wait for a table, wish they had to go menu and glass window.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Everything I get here is really good, but then I remember how much it cost...Recommend the banana bread.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
their service is great,,I love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their coffee is good, but there is no place to park as it is located downtown.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
REALLY GREAT Coffee! Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Floriole Chocolate Croissant, Decaf Water Processed Black Cat Espresso
Expensive ($5.31) coffee, but five stars because it was tasty, aromatic, and fresh. Coming in here the Friday before Christmas at 10:30 am, I expected this place, like many in the Loop, to be empty. But almost every table was full. It's right across from the courthouse, so if you want to see lawyers in suits, drinking coffee, this is the spot. Friendly staff. The drip coffee was served quickly after ordering despite the overall busy shop. Dollop Coffee is nearby and you can get the same, or at least a similar, cup of coffee for around $4.50. Both are good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avena latte is one of the best latte I have, nationwide. The hint of cayenne, which I originally thought it would be weird, turn out to be amazing and warm. Turmeric Pineapple Shrub is a great refreshing iced tea. I highly recommend these to everyone. The location is great, especially for tourists. Grab a coffee and/or tea, like myself, and walk around. You can also do work here or your assignments as there are plenty of seats.Just remember to grab your lids for your cups by the revolving door, if you're bringing your drink elsewhere.
A great place to grab a cup of java. My go to is the Avena Latte but sometimes sidetrack to a Mocha. Friendly staff and even though it stays busy, I never wait to long. Definitely recommend stopping by and grabbing a drink and a snack.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You will not do better than Intelligentsia for the best coffee in Chicago, and the absolute best of the best is Monadnock. Its high standards are befitting the historic building, which set records in its day for finding innovative solutions to the challenge of the pre-steel-constructed high rise.The baristas at Mondanock are incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and the vibe is exquisite, the best of what Chicago has to offer in cafe culture. And if you're a hot chocolate fan (I am ?), this is the best in the city, maybe in the country. The base is a homemade ganache omg that will blow your mind. Love the product, love the staff, an excellent team with excellent leadership. Check them out! Deeelish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5